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Denver Broncos: Big stars in shutout win against Titans

By Sayre Bedinger

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 13: Defensive back Kareem Jackson #22 of the Denver Broncos celebrates in the end zone with the rest of the defense after an interception late in the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High on October 13, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Titans 16-0. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 13: Defensive back Kareem Jackson #22 of the Denver Broncos celebrates in the end zone with the rest of the defense after an interception late in the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High on October 13, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Titans 16-0. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 24: Darrell Henderson #27 of the Los Angeles Rams is stopped for a loss by Mike Purcell #98 of the Denver Broncos during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 24: Darrell Henderson #27 of the Los Angeles Rams is stopped for a loss by Mike Purcell #98 of the Denver Broncos during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Mike Purcell, defensive tackle

It’s hard to argue Mike Purcell has not been a huge (literally) difference for the Broncos’ defense despite just playing 16 snaps against the Chargers and coming off the field plenty against the Titans.

The fact of the matter is, the Denver run defense has been outstanding the last two games with him playing nose tackle, and he’s not just clogging gaps out there.

Purcell had five tackles against the Titans and two tackles for loss in a game where the Broncos desperately needed to win in the trenches.

Yet another Colorado native making plays for his home-state team, Purcell should be a mainstay as the Broncos’ starting nose tackle. He’s also helped free things up for Shelby Harris at defensive end.

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